PSI Screening and Assessment Tools 1

Question 1

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) consists of how many items?

Accepted Answer

10 items

Answer

The EPDS is a 10-item self-report questionnaire designed to screen for postnatal depression in the preceding 7 days.

Question 2

What score on the EPDS is commonly used as the threshold for indicating probable postpartum depression?

Accepted Answer

A score of 10 or above

Answer

A score of 10 or above on the EPDS is the most commonly used threshold for indicating probable postpartum depression requiring further evaluation.

Question 3

Question 10 of the EPDS specifically screens for what?

Accepted Answer

Thoughts of self-harm

Answer

EPDS Question 10 specifically asks about thoughts of self-harm or suicide, making it a critical safety item regardless of total score.

Question 4

The PHQ-9 is used in perinatal mental health screening to assess what?

Accepted Answer

Severity of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks

Answer

The PHQ-9 is a validated 9-item tool used to assess the presence and severity of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks.

Question 5

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale (GAD-7) is validated for screening what in perinatal populations?

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms

Answer

The GAD-7 is a 7-item self-report measure validated for screening generalized anxiety disorder symptoms, and is commonly used in perinatal populations.

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI - Postpartum Support International Practice Test

PSI Screening and Assessment Tools 1